In the summer of 1924, the Honourable Daisy Dalrymple Fletcher is off on a holiday by the sea with her step-daughter Belinda, Belinda’s chum Deva, and Daisy’s husband, Detective Chief Inspector Alec Fletcher of Scotland Yard. Daisy is anticipating a relaxing, nondramatic holiday—but Daisy doesn’t have that kind of luck. It seems that a low-rent Don Juan has been busily seducing the local womenfolk, and, in a town this small, no secret is kept for long.

When the Fletchers’ picnic is interrupted by the discovery of a broken body at the foot of the cliff, that of the philandering local innkeeper, the unflappable Daisy Dalrymple finds herself embroiled in a mystery.

Like Jacqueline Winspear’s much praised novels about Maisy Dobbs, Carola Dunn vividly evokes the life and times of 1920s England wrapped in a classic mystery to delight her many fans.

Quotes & Awards

“An excellent excuse to curl with a warm drink on a cool evening. A slice of life in a bygone, elegant era…with a cast of colorful characters, it’s sure to entertain.”

RT Book Reviews

Listener Opinions

by Vilo | 6/26/2010

" A fun mystery (a cosy) set after World War I. Explores Britain's changing society at that time.
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by Chris | 2/19/2010

" Fun, light read. Would enjoy reading more in the series.
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by Theresa | 5/23/2009

" This series isn't real deep, but when you need a break from text books this is an enjoyable series to read.
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by Diane | 8/10/2008

" I really enjoy the Daisy Dalrymple series and this was another fun read involving the charming sleuth. While it takes place in the early 20th century, the heroine is a bit advanced for the times which makes her sweet but edgy at the same time.
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